Canvas LMS (The General Specifics)

Padlet Review

The Big Ideas

• In a Blended environment, students participate in synchronous online work facilitated by the teacher.
• If a student is absent, they are able to participate in asynchronous discussions and complete the course work they missed.

The Big, Big Idea

• Students are able to move through an engaging, multifaceted curriculum as they feel comfortable, at their own pace.
• (and the technology is merely the vehicle)

Elements of Canvas

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How to Create

• Can you write an e-mail?
• Can you add media (photos/videos) to an e-mail?
• If yes, then you can use Canvas!

Canvas Elements (Sidebar)

• Home
• Syllabus
• Pages
• Modules
• Grades

Sidebar (continued)

• Discussions
• Assignments
• Outcomes
• Files
• Collaborations

LTI Tools and iFrames

LTI Tools

• Settings > Apps
• Find a tool that suits your fancy
• Add app (unless it's paid -- then you'll need the key)

iFrames

Help and Ticketing

• First, guides.instructure.com
• Then, click Help > Report a Problem
• Your ticket will go to your Tech Team and the ITF

Recycling Your Class

Quizzes and Importing

Importing into Canvas

• Download the QTI zip file
• Import it into the course in Settings (on the right side)
• ExamView works, SchoolNet doesn't (YET)

Import ExamView Question Banks into Canvas!

Canvas Use Requirements

Any Questions?